Nikki Barthol
Walnutport,PA
Summary
Dedicated instructional professional with experience at Northampton Area School District, adept at delivering personalized educational support and fostering classroom inclusion. Skilled in lesson development and IEP adherence, I effectively enhance student learning outcomes through positive reinforcement and collaboration with teachers, ensuring a supportive and engaging learning environment.
Enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with significant classroom experience and dedication to student success. Helps teachers manage high workloads and demanding targets by handling diverse support tasks. Great with students and excels at multitasking.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Northampton Area School District
04.2022 - Current
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
Special Education Teacher
Lehigh Elementary
08.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans to address diverse student needs.
- Implemented behavior intervention strategies to enhance classroom management.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support students' educational goals.
- Assessed student progress and adjusted instructional methods accordingly.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences to foster communication and engagement.
- Designed inclusive lesson plans promoting participation of all learners in curriculum activities.
- Advocated for students' rights and access to necessary resources within school systems.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Instructional Assistant
Northampton Area School District
10.2021 - Current
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Paraprofessional
Northern Lehigh School District
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2025
Associate of Arts -
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ04-2012
Skills
- Classroom support
- Lesson development
- IEP adherence
- Classroom inclusion
- Reading and writing support
- Teacher support
- Academic support
- Student needs support
- Positive reinforcement
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Student learning support
- Small group instruction
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Lehigh Elementary
08.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Northampton Area School District
04.2022 - Current
Instructional Assistant
Northampton Area School District
10.2021 - Current
Paraprofessional
Northern Lehigh School District
01.2020 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
Western Governors University
Associate of Arts -
University of Phoenix